Faith Bible College — Short Course
Pastoral Ministry
A three-course journey equipping you for effective pastoral ministry — from calling and character to leadership and preaching.
About This Programme
The Pastoral Ministry Short Course is a three-part, self-paced programme designed for pastors, church leaders and those called to full-time ministry. Each course builds on the previous one, taking you from the foundational call and character of the pastor, through practical leadership development, and finally into the art of effective preaching and teaching through Homiletics.
Each course is assessed through essay-style questions graded personally by your professor, ensuring thorough engagement with the material before you progress to the next level.
How the Programme Works
Purchase Course 1
Enrol in Course 1 and gain immediate access to the course content and PDF material.
Complete & Get Assessed
Submit your essay assignments. Your professor reviews and approves your work before you can progress.
Unlock the Next Course
Once Course 1 is complete, Course 2 becomes available to purchase. Then Course 3 after that.
🔒 Courses 2 and 3 are unlocked progressively — you must complete each course before purchasing the next.
The Three Courses
Each course is sold separately. Begin your journey with Course 1.
Practical Leadership & Development
R800,00
Homiletics — The Art of Preaching
R800,00
What You Will Cover
Pastoral Ministry — The Call & Character of the Pastor
9 Assessments | Essay / Personal Reflection
Covers the biblical foundation of the pastoral calling, the pastor’s private devotions and time management, character qualifications, God’s dealings in character development, the pastor’s authority and accountability, and his functions as shepherd, evangelist, teacher and prayer leader.
Practical Leadership & Development
9 Assessments | Personal Application & Evaluation | 🔒 Unlocks after Course 1
Covers leading with influence and a servant’s heart, being led by the Holy Spirit, the character of a leader, putting off harmful traits, spiritual gifts evaluation (99-question inventory), vision development, submission and authority, accountability, and mentoring others.
Homiletics — The Art of Preaching
6 Assessments | Practical Submissions | 🔒 Unlocks after Course 2
Covers Bible interpretation methods (devotional, topical, word study, book background), hermeneutics principles, sermon preparation and outlining, sermon structure (introduction, content, conclusion), types of sermons, and a live 20-minute sermon delivery with peer evaluation.
Good to Know
- ✅ Self-paced — study in your own time
- ✅ Essay assessments graded personally by your professor
- ✅ You must pass each course before the next is unlocked
- ✅ All three courses = Associate–Alumni certification in Pastoral Ministry
Ready to begin your journey?
Start with Course 1 — enrolment is automatic after purchase.
Courses 2 & 3 become available once each previous course is completed and approved.